Cops: School leader caught with meth

The assistant superintendent of the Gloversville schools is on a paid leave after being arrested Sunday on charges of possessing methamphetamine.

Frank Pickus, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, was stopped at 6:41 p.m. Sunday near the Starbucks at 549 Troy-Schenectady Road over traffic violations, Colonie Police Lt. Robert Winn said.

A search of his person and car revealed Pickus had less than a half-ounce of the drug, Winn said. Pickus had been stopped for failure to stay in his lane and failure to signal a turn, the police spokesman said.

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Gloversville Superintendent Michael Vanyo posted a notice on the district’s website that Pickus had been placed on paid administrative leave. The bulletin specified that Pickus was arrested in Colonie, but not the charges.

“As this is a personnel matter and an active investigation, the district is unable to provide further information at this time,” the statement said.

Another report said he was also caught with drug paraphernalia, so if he left it in plain sight it is enough to warrant a search. I don’t know what meth smells like, but if it is strong enough, that might also warrant a search, same as if he was caught stinking of weed or alcohol.